presbyter

These are sometimes known as "presbyters" to the full congregation.

The pastor was considered to have a role separate from the board of presbyters.

He rose to no higher rank in the church than that of presbyter.

I saw the presence of a presbyter would be very helpful."

At age 40 he was ordained a presbyter and began to conduct services.

The other major orders are those of bishop and presbyter (priest).

However, soon, presbyters and deacons were sent from bishop of a city church.

This status remains for three years before one is officially ordained a presbyter.

Also, he was ordained deacon, and two years later, presbyter.

A distinction is to be made between "priest" and "presbyter."

The manuscript was written by Methodius, a monk and presbyter.

According to the colophon it was written by a presbyter called Constantine.

Since 1999 he has been a presbyter of the Protestant Congregation.

The presbyters along with the general church officers form the General Committee.

He was martyred together with Julian, a local presbyter.

Such disputes include the roles of bishops and presbyters.

After a tough journey at the sea he decides to consecrate his life to God and become a presbyter.

Note that, in episcopal polity, a presbyter refers to a priest.

At the east end was placed the altar behind which sat the bishop and his presbyters in an apse.

The church does not ordain women as bishops, presbyters, or deacons.

Similarly, the title of Archdeacon is sometimes conferred on presbyters.

The main function of early presbyters was not to preach or celebrate but to give counsel to bishops.

This sacramental rite may be performed by a presbyter (priest).

(The office of presbyter is also mentioned in James chapter 5.)

He felt it important, however, to also speak of a succession of elders (presbyters).